The Department of Capital Planning & Development is seeking up a Construction Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE),12-month, professional faculty position.
University Facilities, Infrastructure and Operations (UFIO) supports Oregon State University's land grant mission by:
Overseeing the design and development, land use planning, real estate, and space management needs for the university's built environments.
Designing, constructing, maintaining, and supporting safe, comfortable, sustainable, and efficient facilities.
Providing safe, sustainable transportation programs and services.
Providing excellent customer service for the university.
This position is part of UFIO Capital Planning and Development team (CPD) whose purpose is to design, construct, protect, repair, maintain, and preserve the physical facilities and utility systems of the University. CPD provides timely, cost effective, and professional services that enhance the instructional, research, and service goals of the University. This position actively works to carry forward the aspirations, goals, and objectives of the University strategic plan, supports and advances the mission, vision, and values, and employee expectations that are in place to help create a productive and successful work environment. This position is expected to foster and promote the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence in their work.
The purpose of this position is to oversee construction administration and to support the planning, design, and construction of capital and non-capital projects at OSU with project costs ranging from ten-thousands of dollars to multimillion-dollars, consistent with level of experience. The position directs and manages the daily construction activities and project coordination among University's units, consultants, and contractors. Construction administration may involve new construction or renovations which result in the protection, repair, maintenance, and preservation of the physical facilities and utility systems at OSU.
This position will interview, hire, oversee, and terminate design consultants, construction contractors, and supervise staff to execute the project work. This position will represent OSU at project meetings with City and County officials, manage project records such as permits, change orders, project contracts, and purchase orders. It will also provide on-site consultation and inspection of work performed. This position may also provide support for non-construction related projects. Such work may include creation of studies, reports, or design for projects for future capital projects or associated with other university initiatives.
This position is required to work and have access to buildings at OSU, using a master key; and requires driving a university vehicle in order to visit job sites.
The employee shall conduct themselves in accordance with OSU's mission, vision, values of the organization and per the expectations of a professional work environment standard.
Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Management, Engineering, Architecture or a closely related field. Experience clarifying specification requirements for the design of facilities and construction documents. Knowledge of state and local building codes.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in field related to the duties of the position, such as construction management, architecture, or engineering AND
Three (3) years applicable experience with construction, engineering, and architectural related work including design, specifications, project management, construction management, contract implementation, code compliance, sustainable design, and construction practices and related work. OR
Eight (8) years' relevant experience. Relevant experience includes activities directly associated with design of buildings and building systems, construction and/or construction management.
Experience participating on a project team actively managing construction processes.
Ability to understand and interpret construction documents.
Knowledge in the field of engineering/architecture (civil, construction, electrical, and mechanical) and building construction.
Knowledge of state and local building codes
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of parties involved in the construction process.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to anticipate project issues, schedule, and budget implications.
Demonstrable commitment to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment for staff, stakeholders, and campus community.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
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